October 2010
October 2010
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Philosophy Talk
31
Oct 2010
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Read moreThe Occult Philosophy
Ken Taylor
29
Oct 2010
During the Renaissance, things like Alchemy, Astrology, White Magic, Hermeticism, Cabala, Numerology were intensely studied by some of the best minds in Europe. Literature from that period is often rife with references to the occult. The works of Shakespeare are a prime example.
Read moreBargaining with the devil
John Perry
22
Oct 2010
The title of our show, “Bargaining with the devil,” is supposed to bring to mind the issues of bargaining and compromise. These are good things, involved in virtually all cooperative and productive behavior. Everyone has to bargain. Even dictators need to bargain with other dictators and heads of state. But there are times when we shouldn't compromise because basic principles are involved; and there are issues that we shouldn't bargain about. Or so it seems.
Read morePhilosophy Talk Live at The Marsh SF this Sunday
Devon Strolovitch
13
Oct 2010
This Sunday we kick off another series of live recordings at the Marsh theater with two new shows in San Francisco:
Read moreDigital Selves
John Perry
09
Oct 2010
A digital self isn’t really a person made out of numbers or fingers. It’s a computerized representation of a person. It can be a “VRS”---a virtual representation of yourself. Or a VRO --- a virtual representation of another person. So, important distinction: we've got me, the real person. And then there are representations of me: My name in the paper, my image in a mirror, the picture of me on our website, even my idea of myself in my own head, and your idea of me.
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